A vocational qualification is a solid foundation for life

JAMI offers you a choice of 13 vocational qualifications. Each student receives a personal study development plan that takes into account your previous skills. The content of the qualifications consists of compulsory modules for all, specialized vocational modules, optional modules, and common modules. The large proportion of optional studies allows you to acquire specialized skills in areas that interest you.

An IT Support Specialist is the pillar of IT management

An IT Support Specialist works in an information and communication technology environment consisting of workstations, network and peripheral devices, and domains. They work as part of a company’s IT management, helping users with various technical issues either on-site or via remote connection.

The IT Support Specialist qualification provides versatile skills for working life and further studies. You will initially study the basics of information and communication technology, followed by specialized studies in technical support services. Diverse optional studies will crown your expertise: as part of the optional studies, you will learn, among other things, to create websites for companies and work in IT sales. You can also choose higher education studies from either a university of applied sciences or a university as part of your optional studies.

A Business Specialist

A business specialist works in various roles in customer service and sales, marketing communications, social media, finance, as well as office and public sector services. Business professionals are needed in various fields of work. A business specialist also has the skills to start their own business.

The business specialist degree provides versatile skills for both entering the workforce and pursuing further studies. Various vocational studies enhance your expertise. Part of the studies can be completed in companies in the field and region, as each module includes tasks related to the area of expertise. Elective studies also support your skills. For elective studies, you can choose subjects such as sales and marketing, as well as higher education courses from universities of applied sciences or universities

Those working in tourism promote the attractiveness of the region

A person who has completed a basic degree in tourism knows how to work in customer service roles in tourism sales, accommodation, or the implementation of tourism services. They act responsibly in society and can serve Finnish and foreign customers in a customer-oriented manner. Additionally, they utilize good interaction skills, language skills, and cultural knowledge.

In the basic degree, one can specialize in various tasks related to the sales of travel services or the implementation of program services. The degree title is tourism customer service representative.

A tourism customer service representative who has completed the basic degree works in hotels or other accommodation establishments, national, regional, or local tourism sales and advisory organizations, travel or tourism agencies, sales services, tourism centers, sales and advisory points, central booking offices, transport companies, or program service companies.

The student completes the mandatory module for everyone, customer service in tourism (40 credits). The elective modules consist of, among others, marketing communications for tourism services, conference services, guidance services, and productization of tourism services. Additionally, the student can choose the module for working in a company if they wish. Furthermore, the basic degree includes 35 credits of common modules: communication and interaction skills, mathematical and scientific skills, and societal and working life skills.

The educational institution actively collaborates with local businesses and communities. The training is conducted in cooperation with companies providing tourism services in the region.

An Electrical and Automation Technician is a Real-Life MacGyver

An electrical and automation technician works in electrical and automation installations for buildings and industries, maintenance and repair tasks, as well as tasks related to the maintenance of the electrical network. As the electrification of the world is not decreasing, there is plenty of work in the field for those who want to challenge themselves and keep up with the development, without forgetting the customer service attitude.

The basic degree in electrical and automation engineering provides skills for both entering the workforce and pursuing further studies. The degrees for electrical and automation technicians have the same basic studies, after which you specialize in your own field. You can influence the focus of your studies through, among other things, on-the-job learning periods, where you can direct yourself towards industry, network construction, or traditional electrician work.

An Auto Mechanic Fixes Car Troubles and Faults

An auto mechanic’s job description includes mechanical repairs of cars. They work in vehicle repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks. The most typical workplaces are car repair shops and other vehicle-related jobs.

The auto mechanic degree provides good readiness for working life and further studies. The studies include a wide range of knowledge needed in the automotive field. As your studies progress, you will become familiar with the structure of cars, maintenance, troubleshooting, and various repair procedures. In addition, you will learn about the laws, regulations, and directives governing the automotive industry.

A House Builder is a Professional in New Construction and Renovation

A house builder works on construction sites, in element factories, or in building material stores. The varied tasks on different sites offer interesting and creative challenges for the builder. Construction never ends – ever.

The basic degree in construction provides versatile skills for working life and further studies. You will learn to master the tools, correct working methods, and materials of a construction site, and to work quality-consciously, proactively, and with a customer service and teamwork attitude. You can influence the focus of your studies by obtaining a training agreement or apprenticeship position in a company that interests you. Your professional skills will grow through hands-on experience.

A Chef is a Saviour of Everyday Life and a Creator of Culinary Experiences

Doors open to versatile tasks for a restaurant and catering professional in various food service workplaces. They prepare safe and delicious food that meets nutritional recommendations to brighten everyday life and create experiences with restaurant à la carte dishes. In their work, a chef can influence the sustainable well-being of people and nature, utilizing their skills, imagination, and creativity.

The basic degree for chefs provides versatile skills for working life and further studies. In the basic studies, you learn the secrets of cooking, taking special diets into account. There are many options in elective studies, allowing you to gain specialized knowledge in areas that interest you, from creating à la carte dishes to preparing food for banquets and large kitchens. You can personally influence your studies by obtaining a workplace for on-the-job learning, where you study through a training or apprenticeship agreement. Your professional skills grow through hands-on experience. Food is a part of life.

A Combination Vehicle Driver is a Hero of the Highways

A combination vehicle driver, or truck driver, is a logistics professional who manages the logistical chain from the producer to the end customer. They work in the transportation of goods, foodstuffs, building materials, soil, waste, or timber, or even in courier services. The working hours are often irregular, and the job requires an independent and entrepreneurial approach.

The studies include a lot of practical training in the use, technology, and maintenance of work machines and vehicles. You will learn to drive safely and economically and to handle customer service situations. You will also learn the secrets of loading, unloading, securing, and transporting. Alongside the degree, you will obtain the necessary driving licenses and qualifications for free. After graduation, you will be able to work independently in transportation tasks.

A Gardener Creates Beauty Around Them

A gardener works in urban and parish green areas, as well as in greenhouses and garden stores. Workplaces can also include garden centers and nurseries. They can be involved in the maintenance and construction of outdoor areas and in customer service roles in various companies in the field.

The gardener’s degree provides versatile skills for working life and further studies. You will learn to work with various plants and use machinery and equipment with safety in mind. After the basic studies, you can specialize in green area construction and maintenance or in horticultural production. The range of elective studies is extensive. You can gain specialized knowledge in areas such as garden design, the care of woody plants, or advising customers. You can also choose higher education courses from universities of applied sciences or universities as elective studies.

A rural entrepreneur works where food comes from

A rural entrepreneur works in various rural professions. Their job description includes working with modern agricultural technology, caring for production animals, and seasonal fieldwork. Graduates have strong qualifications to work independently as rural entrepreneurs, agricultural workers, substitute workers, or salespersons in agricultural stores.

The rural entrepreneur’s degree provides qualifications for various agricultural tasks and further studies. With diverse elective studies, you can deepen your expertise according to your interests and future needs. In your studies, you can specialize in agricultural technology, production animals, or equine management. You can also expand your expertise with, for example, Green Care studies. Your studies can also include university-level courses.

A nature guide leads you into nature

Nature guides work in various fields, including tourism companies and as independent entrepreneurs. A nature guide can, for example, serve domestic and international tourists or lead rehabilitative nature activities. The skills of a nature guide can also be used as part of other professions. For instance, early childhood educators, teachers, youth workers, sports instructors, social workers, therapists, and nurses can offer their clients restorative and rehabilitative nature experiences.

In the studies of a nature guide, after the basic studies, you will delve into guiding in nature and elective studies, such as guiding special groups and nature-based wellness services. You will learn to engagingly present species and habitats, organize safe and memorable trips and events, lead exciting nature sports adventures, and prepare delicious meals by the fire.

An environmental caretaker and conservator build a sustainable future

Environmental caretakers and conservators are experts in nature, the environment, and sustainable development. They are needed in companies, municipalities, and organizations. An environmental caretaker often works in practical tasks related to environmental and nature conservation or as a specialist in invasive species. The workplace of an environmental caretaker can be found in areas such as water or waste management or in roles requiring environmental expertise within companies, such as in the tourism industry.

In the basic degree in nature and environmental studies, you will specialize as an environmental caretaker or conservator after the basic studies. In both cases, you can acquire specialized knowledge through advisory-focused studies. You will learn practical methods of nature conservation, restore important habitats, and manage traditional landscapes. A key part of the studies is learning through work placements. You will undertake client projects in areas such as environmental conservation, advisory services, water body restoration, and material flow management

A carpenter is a sought-after craftsman

A carpenter can find employment in the manufacturing of carpentry, construction carpentry, and panel furniture products, as well as in production tasks utilizing CNC technology in the industry. They can also employ themselves as entrepreneurs. A carpenter can work in various roles within the manufacturing processes of carpentry, construction carpentry, and panel furniture products, and in production tasks utilizing CNC technology.

The teaching is practical; in the basic degree in the wood industry, students complete custom orders for both companies and private individuals, and also implement their own designs. The studies include work placements in companies with a wide range of activities, from furniture manufacturing to log construction and furniture installation. Apprenticeship training is also common in this field.

A machinist-sheet metal welder is a master of their field

A sheet metal welder works in industrial companies, machine shops, and workshops. The main tasks include welding, CNC and manual machining, installation, operation, and maintenance tasks. Employment prospects for graduates of machine and production technology training are good. There are plenty of job opportunities, and skilled labor will be in high demand in the future.

The basic degree in machine and production technology provides qualifications for both employment and further studies. The field is suitable for both men and women. The focus of the studies is on practical work. You will get acquainted with companies in the field from the beginning of your studies. Initially, you will study basic skills such as metalworking and sheet metal and welding tasks in the school’s own learning environment. After this, there is an opportunity to study under supervision in companies.

Easy Living in Student Dormitories

The Järviseutu Vocational Institute has student dormitories at its Lappajärvi and Kurejoki units. The dormitories primarily accommodate long-distance students, but local students may also be housed based on need. A dormitory place is reserved when accepting a study place. Once a place is secured, the student commits to following the dormitory rules.

Living in the dormitory is free of charge for compulsory education students.

Shared Apartments

At Kurejoki, the dormitories mainly consist of eight-person shared apartments, which include four double rooms and common areas: a living room, kitchen, hallway, and shower and toilet facilities. The shared apartments are furnished. Students bring their own bedding, dishes, and other personal items.

Students have access to a gym and recreational facilities in the evenings at agreed times. Saunas are heated once a week. The dormitory supervisor accommodates students, monitors living conditions, and organizes leisure activities for students together with an instructor.

Training Agreement – Learning at the Workplace

Previously, we talked about internships and on-the-job learning – nowadays, it’s about learning at the workplace. For learning at the workplace, a training agreement is made between the educational institution and the workplace for the student. A student studying under a training agreement is not employed by the workplace but is registered and under the responsibility of the educational institution. The training agreement can also serve as a gateway to apprenticeship training based on an employment contract – during the training agreement, the employer and the student have the opportunity to get to know each other.

In training based on a training agreement, the student acquires skills at the workplace through practical tasks, which are supplemented as needed in other learning environments. The student is not employed, so they are not paid a salary or other compensation.

There is no minimum time defined for the training agreement. It can be made based on the student’s individual needs and duration.

No compensation is paid to the employer for training based on a training agreement. However, the training provider and the workplace representative can agree on compensation if the student requires demanding, special support.

A training agreement can be used to complete a part or parts of a qualification or a smaller entity than a part of a qualification.

Agreements

When the training provider has determined that the workplace has the conditions to act as a learning environment and a personal competence development plan (HOKS) has been jointly planned for the student at the workplace, the training provider and the representative of the training agreement workplace make a training agreement. It is a fixed-term agreement for acquiring skills at the workplace through practical tasks.

The training agreement includes agreements on, among other things:

• Start and end dates
• Responsibilities of the parties
• Other matters, such as the student’s working hours, meal arrangements, travel arrangements, guidance and support from the training provider to the workplace, and the orientation of the workplace instructor.

The training agreement must include the student’s HOKS insofar as it concerns training based on the training agreement. The HOKS should indicate, among other things, the practical tasks through which the student can achieve the targeted competence.

The training agreement is communicated to the student. The student participates in the approval of the training agreement by approving the related HOKS.

The provider of the training agreement workplace has the obligation to monitor the student’s competence development and report it to the training provider

Apprenticeship – Towards a Profession in Employment

Apprenticeship training is primarily education organized at the workplace through practical tasks, supplemented as needed by studies in other learning environments. In apprenticeship training, the student is paid a salary. The basis for the salary is determined by the sector’s collective agreements, and it is agreed upon between the employer and the student.

An apprenticeship student must be at least 15 years old. The weekly working hours must average at least 25 hours.

The employer is paid a training compensation if the organization of apprenticeship training is considered to incur costs for the employer. The payment of training compensation is agreed upon between the training provider and the employer.

An entrepreneur can arrange apprenticeship training in their own company, with the training provider and the entrepreneur as the contracting parties. In this case, the training compensation can be paid to another entrepreneur or person who acts as the mentor for the studying entrepreneur for the costs incurred from the guidance.

Apprenticeship training can be used to complete an entire vocational qualification or parts of a qualification or a smaller entity than a part of a qualification. Preparatory training and labor market training cannot be organized as apprenticeship training.

Agreements

When the training provider has determined that the workplace has the conditions to act as a learning environment and a personal competence development plan (HOKS) has been jointly planned for the student at the workplace, the training provider and the employer make an agreement on organizing apprenticeship training. This agreement cannot deviate from what has been planned in the HOKS. The agreement includes, among other things:

• Start and end dates
• Responsibilities of the parties
• Training compensation
• Other necessary matters, such as guidance and support from the training provider to the workplace.

After this, the employer and the student make an apprenticeship agreement, which is a written, fixed-term employment contract. The apprenticeship agreement includes, among other things:

• Duration of the agreement
• Applicable working hours
• Length of the probationary period
• Basis for salary
• Terms of employment.

In the entrepreneur’s apprenticeship agreement, the contracting parties are the training provider and the entrepreneur.

The student’s HOKS must be attached to the apprenticeship agreement insofar as it concerns the apprenticeship.

HOKS = PCDP = Personal Competence Development Plan

Demonstration Confirms Competence

The professional skills and competence required for parts of the qualification are demonstrated by performing practical tasks in real work situations and processes through a demonstration. In the demonstration, the student shows how well they have achieved the key professional skills or competence defined in the qualification criteria.

If the workplace where the student is learning has the conditions to organize the demonstration, the opportunity is planned together with the apprenticeship employer or the representative of the workplace offering training based on a training agreement and recorded in the student’s Personal Competence Development Plan (HOKS).

The demonstration should be organized as soon as possible after the student is considered to have achieved the professional skill requirements or competence goals. The student can participate in the demonstration regardless of how the competence was acquired.

The training provider is responsible for implementing the demonstration. The demonstration is carried out at workplaces in practical work situations. For justified reasons, the demonstration can also be organized elsewhere than at the workplace, and if necessary, the competence demonstrated in the demonstration can be supplemented with other competence assessments as specified in the qualification criteria by the Finnish National Agency for Education.

Who Can Assess Competence?

Competence is assessed by two evaluators appointed by the training provider, one of whom is a representative of working life and the other a teacher or, for special reasons, another representative of the training provider.

The evaluators must have:

• Sufficient professional skills and competence related to the qualification being completed and especially the part of the qualification being assessed, the common part of the qualification, or preparatory training.
• Sufficient familiarity with assessment.
• Sufficient familiarity with the criteria of the qualification being completed or preparatory training.

The evaluator must not have any conflicts of interest in relation to the student, such as being a close relative or having a particular benefit or harm.

The training provider familiarizes the working life representatives with competence assessment.

Contact

If you require more information, please contact Guidance Counsellor Satu Juurakko.

Satu Juurakko

Opinto-ohjaaja, erityisopettaja
Puh. 0405536945
satu.juurakko@jamin.fi